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Norwegian Dawn Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 29

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5
Norwegian Dawn

7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 19, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Dawn

Cabin type: Suite

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

If Norwegian would step up the food. We would be converts—but it was bad enough that we have another Princess cruise booked for the fall of this year.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Quick and efficient. I didn’t feel like we were bearded like cattle, but allowed to explore the ship. Bags arrived quickly and our room was ready within 30 minutes of arrival.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Staff worked very hard. Food was okay. I liked the idea of eating in several different venues. I had some yummy pork belly one night. All the food no matter the venue—tasted very similar. Like it all came from the same kitchen.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Pools were fun, the white hot party was great! Trivia games were fun. All of shows were excellent. Lots of upbeat fun! I prefer this line to Princess for overall fun.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
They were very talented and seemed to enjoy their job.

Children's Programs

2 out of 5
I brought a 14 year old. They did not have much direction or group activities in which he wanted to participate. He was bored.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Service was good. Staff was helpful and cleaning often.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
I enjoyed the layout and the fact that people were seen cleaning often.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We had a junior suite. I can’t remember the room number or deck. It was very nice. I got it From an email for an upsell. It was great. We had booked an inside room. We had only cruised once previously. And we had a mini suite-so I was hesitant to put our oversized men in a small inside cabin. I was thankful to get the opportunity to pay for an upgrade. It was well worth it! Beautiful decor.

Ship tip

Go to the shows and enjoy all ports. Lots of fun. Don’t miss the white hot party.

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

4 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Great excursion. Isla Passion. It was postcard perfect with hammocks in the water. Food and drinks included in the price. Great service. Go early. You will be the only ones on the beach. Water is turquoise. Staff is happy and I never felt unsafe!

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

3 out of 5
Beautiful-but cannot go far unless you have an excursion booked.

Harvest Caye, Belize

5 out of 5
Again—goes to the entertainment and cleanliness. I photographed the public restrooms. So clean and beautiful. So much to do-it far surpasses Princess Cays. The private island of Princess.

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5
We toured the Mayan ruins. We loved this excursion. As history lovers, this was the highlight. We were able to walk on the ruins. This was essential for our choice to view these lesser ruins. Great tour. Snacks at the site. Mexican Cheetos and Coca Cola. Such fun.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and efficient.
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